MDA-Development utilizes the existing beauty of the environment to create a natural, peaceful setting.
Against the backdrop of enhanced Asian landscaping techniques, our
uniquely-designed structures are displayed.

The
settings for each structure are selected to convey a feeling of
serenity and tranquility. This atmosphere is enhanced
by the use of heavily- forested garden-settings, as are seen in the ancient practice of Asian Feng Shui
design.

Then,
we add our approach of bringing the outside environment into the
structures. As a result, the outside becomes a part of
the structure's interior.

At
MDA-Development, our architectural concept blends both eastern and western design-
philosophies. As an example of this, native rock has been used as cast-in-place
concrete for the main, or lowest, level of our structures.

This is done for several
reasons, chief of which is to create a natural-appearing structure to
blend into the native environment. In addition, this approach serves
an essential safety function -- it creates a fire-resistant portion
of the structure to protect the residents in the unlikely event of forest fire.

We then
construct all levels above the
main/base level from high-quality, western cedar. The structures
have double-paned, insulated, glass wall-systems to maximize the
exquisite, natural views. These levels also have Japanese-style decorative
baked-enamel metal roofs that appear as "aged copper,"
with a bluish-green hue.

Our rooflines, and roofing systems, are very distinctive. The roofing systems
are designed to be works
of art, rather than just methods to keep the exterior elements
separated from the interior elements.

Overhanging,
tiered rooflines allow weather-protection for the exterior
balconies and walkways. Hence, you, the client, have the freedom to
utilize the outdoors in relative comfort, even on the coldest of
days.

This also
provides a very safe and efficient method to bring the outside elements into the structure. It
provides you, our client, with excellent viewing
opportunity in all directions to alleviate the
potential for "Cabin fever."

Our metal-roof design and
construction are consistent with fire-resistive technology for structures
built within natural forested settings. Even though all structures bear this blended architectural theme,
each has its own
sense of identity and uniqueness ... by design.

Our goal is
to work in depth WITH you, our client, to analyze your individual
lifestyle. We use this information to create a
structure that is designed and constructed to FIT your particular
lifestyle
and personal tastes. At the same time, we incorporate our own unique blend of eastern and western
design philosophies as the central theme of the overall development.

"We
shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us"

Sir Winston Churchill

At MDA-Development,
we utilize great care in creating an environment that connects the
exterior to the interior. This allows an harmonious flow of the
universal life-force energy known as KI to the Japanese
culture, or CHI to the Chinese culture.

Today, many clients of
Asian-decent firmly believe that their fortunes are greatly
enhanced, or diminished, by the way universal life-forces are
directed in and throughout their structures. For design professionals
to provide good service to their clients, these factors must be
taken into account.

At MDA, we utilize the
ancient Chinese art of "Feng Shui" to develop unique site-orientation and architectural
features. These are then used in conjunction with the
needs, desires, and individual lifestyles of you, our client. Feng
Shui -- the pattern of
wind and water -- is the Taoist art and science of living in harmony with
the environment.

The
famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was very much influenced by
the Asian cultures. This is evidenced abundantly in his works.
It is also reflected in a quotation displayed
in the auditorium at the Taliesin West architectural-design-school located
north of Scottsdale, Arizona. The quote, "A House? Walls
cut by doors and windows! Yet, its empty space makes it useful." is
from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the oldest work identified with the
Chinese school called "Taoism."

TAO TE CHING means
"The classic of the way and its power." Taoism has three
branches in China: philosophy, mystical practice, and religion.
Feng Shui has deep roots in Taoism, in all three of these schools.

Feng Shui was first
practiced in ancient China. At that time, the people were mainly agriculturists.
To these people, wind and water were very powerful natural forces that
could either destroy or nurture their crops. When there was a
devastating wind, their crops would be destroyed. But, with constant
rainfall, their crops would grow and they would benefit from a good
harvest.

Hence, Feng Shui
deals with living
in harmony with the natural environment and tapping the goodness of nature
to benefit man. For centuries, the Asian people have relied upon
Feng Shui to design cities, build homes, and bury their dead. It is a part
of their everyday living.

It is widely believed and accepted in the
Asian cultures that one's fortunes, including the health of the occupants,
can be greatly enhanced or diminished by one's use of Feng Shui principles.
This relates not only to commercial and industrial facilities, but also to
one's
own business and primary residence.

Today,
with the increased focus on "quality of life" in our American families,
the need for living in total harmony with the environment is also
coming into increased focus. As this need becomes more
important to the architectural client, it, likewise, increases in
importance to the architect-designer and developer. Today,
Architects, Real Estate Professionals, Business owners and Homeowners
alike are becoming aware of this once-obscure Asian art and science.
They are looking more seriously into how the principles of Feng
Shui can -- and do -- affect them.

The business community
consults Feng Shui Masters before choosing offices and business locations.
Homeowners rely upon Feng Shui to find an existing home for sale.
Homeowners also
have their Feng Shui Master consult with their architect in the design of a
new home that will give their family health and prosperity.

At
MDA-Development, we bring extensive experience and expertise in the areas
of Feng Shui design -- with special emphasis on harmony and balance -- to
you, our client. We will include in your design the essential
attitude and important facets of Feng Shui to compliment your individual
needs and those of your family.